Category Archives: Employment Law

Applications: Best Hiring Practices Part 2

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Larry

The challenge for employers, their HR staff, and hiring managers is to absorb enough employment law to make the right decisions. Here are 10 of my favorite tips about the hiring process/application forms: Some Massachusetts Hiring Application Requirements Lie Detectors … Continue reading →

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The Massachusetts Wage Act

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Larry

The Massachusetts Wage Act seeks to enforce employee’s right to receive any and all unpaid wages they have earned. It is a strict liability statute and, once a case is filed in court if a violation is proven, the law … Continue reading →

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The HR Dilemma: Best Hiring Practices Part 1

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Larry

HR professionals or other hiring managers need to have best practices in order comply with employment laws, one of the most complex legal areas. The dilemma is that poor decisions may impact a company for years to come. Decisions that … Continue reading →

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USERRA – Protecting our Protectors

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Larry

The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) is designed to help protect U.S. military personnel from discrimination that they may face in returning to their jobs. The law ensures that they: are not disadvantaged in their … Continue reading →

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Do you have an employment contract in Massachusetts?

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Larry

Defining a contract is easier than determining if  circumstances constitute proof of one. A contract is an agreement  made voluntarily by two or more parties intending to create a legal obligation(s) and paying consideration. They are often in writing, though many … Continue reading →

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Wrongful termination: are you a victim?

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Larry

If you believe you are the victim of wrongful termination (discrimination, whistleblower, retaliation, breach of contract, etc.), there are certain steps you should consider taking immediately. The following is general information and you should not rely on it for your … Continue reading →

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Hot New Topic – CORI Reforms

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Larry

While some prepared for Cinco de Mayo celebrations the following day, Friday, May 4, 2012 was a different event in Massachusetts. The CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) reforms set up two years ago then went fully into effect. Unfortunately, employers, … Continue reading →

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